Meet 2024 Award Recipient
Christopher DeVita
Gold Humanism Honor Society Reward Recipient
The Gold Humanism Honor Society recognizes students, residents and faculty who are exemplars of compassionate patient care and who serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine. Members are peer nominated and are the ones that others say they want taking care of their own family. Since its inception in 2002, Gold Humanism Honor Society has grown in influence to become a vital part of medical school and residency training program cultures throughout the US.
Here’s what Christopher's peers had to say about their humanistic care in medicine:
Christopher DeVita is an exceptional medical student who exemplifies exceptional patient care and advocacy. He goes above and beyond to connect with patients on a personal level. Chris's openness about his own identity as a gay individual allowed a patient to confide in him, demonstrating his ability to build trust and foster open communication. Chris's caring and compassionate nature shines through in his interactions with patients. He establishes a rapport with the family, communicates complex medical information in understandable terms, and ensures a smooth transfer of care, making a challenging experience more comforting. Chris is a knowledgeable, curious, and a humble individual, embodying the qualities that make a doctor compassionate and continually improving in competency. His dedication to speaking out against injustice and advocating for vulnerable populations within the medical community demonstrates his commitment to creating a more equitable and caring healthcare environment. His advocacy for patients and willingness to call out injustice make him an outstanding choice for anyone seeking compassionate and effective medical care. With that, we would like to acknowledge and congratulate Chris